Proposal for the Future of VADP, Draft, 2021 March 1, 2021 February 15
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FullscreenProposal for the Future of VADP Time Frame: Goals: Staffing: Finances: Funding Needed: Possible Funding Draft -March 1, 2021 Continue VADP with staffing until March 31, 2022. Then disband the organization or continue it as an all- volunteer group or with minimal staffing support. Final decision whether to disband VADP could be made after the November 2021 election for Governor & House of Delegates. 1. Defend the abolition victory in the 2022 Virginia General Assembly session with the possibility of a hostile new Governor and new leadership of the House of Delegates. 2. Write a book about the history of DP abolition in Virginia. Continue full time work for Michael & Dale until August 31, 2021. At that time, Dale would become the full-time Executive Director and Michael would become a part-time Administrator responsible for finances, donor relations, and database management. Fund balance of $60,941.07 at the end of February. Given VADP monthly fixed costs of ~ $8,200 per month, those funds would last until sometime in August or September. ~ $17,500 to keep the organization going till end of the 2021 year. ~ $35,000 to keep VADP going till the end of March 2022. Board members. Monthly donors - 22 people contributing $453 each Sources: month Spring fundraising letter sharing news of our abolition victory and plans for the future of the organization. Vital Projects Fund & David Menschel (friend of Rob Poggenklass) End of year fundraising letter (if needed)
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